Well, this weekend was immensely rich, and filled with opportunities for vulnerable and courageous exchange.
There was a real theme throughout, regarding justice and equality in community. Topics like racial justice, gender equality, and white privilege were at the forefront. This conversation is coming up, more people are speaking up and speaking out. We need to be listening, really listening because it not only affects us, but the generations of young people coming, and they are finding their voices too. You no doubt have heard about Greta Thunberg’s speech at the U.N.?
How do we define people of color? How do you define white privilege? And gender equality not only encompasses the “Me Too” movement but also the LGBTQ communities.
I think it makes us stronger and more available when we are willing to explore these topics within ourselves and others we choose to. I think a lack of education or willingness to learn is part of what needs to shift, making room for growth; for all. I think we are ready to see this as a positive move, a progress if you will and clearly we will solve it together. We are all doing our best and this is a starting place.
So, as basket-weavers, lets find a way to hold a space of love for everyone to feel welcome and from that space to share our individual light magnified by our connection with each other!
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